WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/86 
22 April 2008 
 (08-1917) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2008 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of  notifications issued during the month of February 
2008, which includes a total of 113 new notifications by 28 Members.  
 
 This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Comments 
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/31  
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Low voltage electrical  equipments To preserve the level of effectiveness of 
medical equipment 13/04/2008 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/63 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 Ropes, single and multiple seated 
armchairs Consumer protection; Protection of 
human health 01/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/30 
25February 2008 2.9.2 Canned Pears (HS: 20 08 40 00) To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/31 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Certain pulses To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/32 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Creams, prepared creams and dried 
creams To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/33 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Frozen Grape Leaves To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/34 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Infants and children food: processed 
cereal - based foods for infants and young 
children To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/35 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Instant noodles (HS:  19.02) To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/36 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Milk Fat Products To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/37 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Omani Halwa To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/38 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Soy Protein Products To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 Bahrain 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
G/TBT/N/BHR/39 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Sugar (HS: 17.01) To maintain consumer protection 25/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/266 
15 February 2008 5.6.2 Baby Feeding Bottles (HS:  4016.90) Health protection Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/BRA/267 
15 February 08 5.6.2 Baby Dummies (HS: 4014.00) Health protection Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/BRA/268 
15 February 2008 2.9.2 Drugs Protection of consumer health 07/03/2008 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/269 
15 February 2008 2.9.2 Smoking products made from tobacco Protection of consumer health Not applicable 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/227 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment  
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 25/05/202008  
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Canada (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CAN/228 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Consumer chemical products 
(ICS: 71.100, 55.020) Protection of human health and safety 01/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/329/Rev.1 
18 February 2008 2.9.2 AC contactors  (ICS: 27.010; HS:  8536) To save energy 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/330/Rev.1 
20 February 2008 2.9.2 Computer monitors (ICS: 27.010) To save energy 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/331/Rev.1 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Copy machines (ICS: 27.010) To save energy 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/332/Rev.1 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Electrical storage water heaters 
(ICS:  27.010). To save energy 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/333/Rev.1 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Uninterruptible power system 
(ICS:  29.200;  HS:  8504) To regulate UPS market and ensure 
personal safety 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/334/Rev.1 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Uninterruptible power system 
(ICS:  29.200;  HS: 8504) To regulate UPS market and ensure 
personal safety 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/335/Rev.1 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Electric furnace (ICS:  25.180.10) For the protection of the safety of 
persons, equipments and the environment 29/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/336 
20 February 2008 2.9.2 Uncombed cotton  (HS:  5201000010; 
5201000090) Inferior quality of some imported cotton  30/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/337 
26 February 2008 2.9.2 Filter rod for cigarettes  (ICS:  65.160) To assure the quality of the products and 
protect the human health 26/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/338 
26 February 2008 2.9.2 Inner liner for cigarette, Cigarettes 
 (ICS: 65.160; HS:2402) Product quality, protecting human health 
and the environment 26/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/339 
26 February 2008 2.9.2 Cigarettes  (ICS: 65.160) To protect human health and the 
environment 26/04/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/340 
29 February 2008 2.9.2 Shopping plastics bags (ICS: 83.140.01) To protect and improve the environment, 
protect human health, 29/04/2008 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/12008 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Prescription medical devices for visual 
and ocular health, such as ophthalmic 
lenses, frames, contact lenses, orbital 
implants, ocular prostheses and other 
prosthetic accessories, glasses, and 
optical and non-optical aids. Protection of human life and health. 20/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/72 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 ICS: 17.100.01 Protection of human life and health 05/04/202008 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/73 
18 February 2008 Not 
specified'ICS: 71.040.10 Protection of animal health and the 
environment Not specified  
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Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/124 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Food supplements and fortified 
foodstuffs To take account of the new European 
Community provisions in the area of 
fortified foodstuffs (Regulation (EC) No 
1925/2006) and to include Commission 
Directive 2006/37/EC 07/04/2008 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/74 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 Packaging for beer, carbonised and non 
carbonised soft drinks and mineral water, 
spring water, water, “alcopops” and cider To ease the administrative and economic
burdens on producers and importers test 
marketing new products in hotels and 
restaurants and providing samples for 
marketing purposes 19/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/179 
04 February 2008 2.9.2 WCO HS:  85.26 The purpose of this Decision is to 
harmonise the technical conditions for the 
availability and efficient use of radio 
spectrum for mobile communication 
services on aircraft in the Community 04/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/180 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Magnetic toys 
(HS:  9503; ICS:  13, 97.200- TBC) Protection of human health and safety 06/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/181 
15 February 2008 2.9.2 2009.60, ex 2204, 2204.30.92, 
2204.30.94, 2204.30.96, 2204.30.98, 
0806.10.93, 0806.10.95, 0806.10.97, 
2209.00.11, 2209.00.19, 2206.00.01, 
2307.00.11, 2307.00.19, 2308.90.11, 
2308.90.19. To set out rules applying to the 
production and marketing of grapevine 
products 15/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/182 
20 February 2008 2.9.2 HS:  85.26 To harmonise the technical conditions for 
the availability and efficient use of radio 
spectrum for the 3400-3800 MHz band 
and to protect other existing services in 
this band 20/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/183 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Dichloromethane in paint strippers To reduce the risk to human health 25/04/2008 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/184 
27 February 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Toys, i.e. products designed or intended, 
whether or not exclusively, for use in 
play by children under 14 years of age Protection of human health and safety 27/05/2008 
Finland  G/TBT/N/FIN/23 
15 February 2008 2.9.2 Tobacco products Protection of human health and safety 12/05/2008  
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Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/5 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Products of seals (Pinnipedia) Animal health and welfare, public morals 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/IDN/18 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Helmet for Drivers and Passengers of 
Motor Cycles (HS:  6505.10.10.00) Protection of human health and safety 
To establish fair trade competition 05/04/2008 Indonesia 
 
G/TBT/N/IDN/19 
05 February 2008 2.10.1 
5.7.1 Tank Steel for LPG Valve of Tank Steel 
for LPG; LPG Stove of One Tank with 
Mechanic Burning; Low Pressure 
Regulator for LPG Tank Steel, Rubber 
Hose for LPG To support energy conversion program of 
kerosene into gas fuel consumption. 
Consumer protection; To increase the 
quality of products; To establish fair trade 
competitions 05/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/193 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Roasted Coffee 
(HS: 0901.22, ICS: 67.140.20). Protection of human life 13/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/194 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Instant Coffee  
(HS: 0901, ICS: 67.140.20). Protection of human life 13/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/195 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Hoses for fire-fighting equipment (ICS: 
13.220.10; 23.040.70 HS: 3917; 4009). User safety 15/03/2008 Israel  
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/196 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Toys (HS:  9501-9503, ICS:  97.200.50). Protection of human health 13/04/2008 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/9 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 Pyrotechnic products To adopt the measure in order to 
harmonise current legislation with 
Community legislation by classifying 
under Category V, group D and group E 
pyrotechnic products already recognised 
but not classified among explosive 
products 05/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/JAM/10 
28 February 2008 2.9. Fluoridated Iodized Salt Protection of human health 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/JAM/11 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Hydraulic Cements Quality requirements; Reduce structural 
failures and environmental deterioration; 
protect human health & safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/JAM/12 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Portland Cement (Ordinary and Rapid – 
Hardening) Quality requirements; Reduce structural 
failures and environmental deterioration; 
protect human health & safety 28/04/2008 Jamaica 
 
    
 
    
G/TBT/N/JAM/13 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Cement Quality requirements; Reduce structural 
failures and environmental deterioration; 
protect human health & safety 28/04/2008  
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G/TBT/N/JAM/14 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Blended Hydraulic Cements Quality requirements; Reduce structural 
failures and environmental deterioration; 
protect human health & safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/JAM/15 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Hydraulic Cements Quality requirements; Reduce structural 
failures and environmental deterioration; 
protect human health & safety 28/04/2008 Jamaica (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/JAM/16 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Building types with total floor area up to 
300m² (3,000ft²) To ensure that building types with total 
floor area up to 300m² (3,000ft²) in 
Jamaica are constr ucted properly and 
safely in order to protect human health 
and safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/244 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 Glass, ceramics or enamelled equipment, 
dinnerwares and containers for food use To ensure food safety 05/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/245 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Electronic appliances Human safety 16/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/246 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Fire Alarm Systems' Detectors 
(HS  8531.90) Spread promotion of Automatic Fire 
Alarm Systems 25/04/2008 Japan 
 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/247 
25 February 2008 2.9.2 Electric room fans, Ventilation fans, 
Electric air conditioners, Electric washing 
machines, Electric spin extractors, 
Televisions receivers Protection of human safety 20/04/2008 
Korea, Republic 
of G/TBT/N/KOR/167 
18 February 2008 2.9.2 Health functional food Protection of human health 11/04/2008 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/10 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Lead-Acid Starter Batteries Used for 
Motor Vehicles and Internal Combustion 
Engines. Protection of human health, animal 
health, or property  06/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/134 
04 February 2008 2.9.2 Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps Establishes the minimum energy 
efficiency levels for self- ballasted 
compact fluorescent lamps, Protection of 
human health and safety 20/03/2008 Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/135 
04 February 2008 2.9.2 Self-contained commercial refrigeration 
appliances Establishes the specifications and test 
methods for determining the energy 
consumption values per litre of self-
contained commercial refrigeration 
appliances 16/03/2008  
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Mexico (cont'd) 
 G/TBT/N/MEX/136 
04 February 2008 2.9.2 Residential water pumps and motor 
pumps with a power rating of 0.187 kW 
to 0.746 kW Protection of the Environment, Labelling 
requirements 15/03/2008 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/42 
05 February 2008 2.9.2 Airconditioners and heat pumps 
(HS:  8415) Environmental protection and meeting 
New Zealand’s international obligations 26/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/35 
18 February 2008 2.10.1 ICS: 29.220.10 To maintain safety of vehicles and 
consumer protection 18/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/36 
19 February 2008 2.9.2 ICS: 29.220.10 To maintain safety of vehicles and 
consumer protection 19/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/37 
19 February 2008 2.10.1 ICS: 31.220.10 To maintain safety and quality of 
products 20/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/38 
19 February 2008 2.10.1 ICS:  31.220.10 To maintain safety and quality of 
products 19/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/39 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Canned pears  
(ICS:  67.080.10) Quality requirements; Consumer 
protection; Food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/40 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Chilled and frozen ostrich meat  (ICS: 
67.120) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection; Food safety. 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/41 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Couscous prepared from durum wheat 
(ICS:  67.060) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/42 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Creams, prepared creams, and dried 
creams  (ICS:  67.100) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/43 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Date paste    (ICS:  67.080) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/44 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Edible vegetable oils – part 2 
(ICS:  67.200) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/45 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Food packages – part 2: Plastic packages 
– General requirements  (ICS:  67.040) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/46 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Frozen grape leaves  (ICS:  67.080) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/47 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Infants and children food: Processed 
cereal – based foods for infants and 
young children (ICS:  67.230) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/48 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Instant noodles   (ICS:  67.060) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/49 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Milk fat products   (ICS:  67.100.10) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/50 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Burgul  (ICS:  67.060) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/51 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Pearl millet flour (ICS:  67.060) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/52 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Pickles (ICS: 67.080.01) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/53 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Soy protein products (ICS: 67.600) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/54 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Sugar (ICS:  67.180.10) Quality requirements, consumer 
protection and food safety 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/ROU/47 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 Actions on structures (ICS:  91.010.30) Human health and life 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/ROU/48 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 Technical aspects of constructions 
 (ICS:  91.010.30; 91.080.20; 93.040). Human health and life 20/02/2008 
G/TBT/N/ROU/49 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 Technical aspects of constructions 
(ICS:  91.010.30; 91.080.20). Human health and life 29/02/2008 
G/TBT/N/ROU/50 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 Technical aspects of constructions 
 (ICS:  91.010.30; 13.220.50; 91.080.20) Human health and life 20/02/2008 Romania 
 
G/TBT/N/ROU/51 
06 February 2008 2.9.2 Occupational health and safety 
(ICS:  03.100.01; 13.100). Occupational health and safety 01/03/2008 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/67 
15 February 2008 2.9.2 Liquid fuels (ICS:  75.160.20) Safety, consumer protection 01/07/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHE/96 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications 
terminal equipment To simplify in the regulation and some 
editorial changes 10/04/2008 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/97 
13 February 2008 2.9.2 Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications 
terminal equipment To simplify the regulation and changes in 
the radio interface regulation (according 
to CEPT/EEC recommendations and 
decisions) 10/04/2008 
United Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/17 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco 
which are intended for sale in the United 
Kingdom To enable a compliant picture health 
warning to be placed on the pack 28/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/363 
04 February 2008 3.2 Ammunition 
(HS: 9303;  ICS: 13.310, 95.020) Protection of human life Not relevant United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/364 
04 February 08 3.2 Mattresses and upholstered furniture 
(HS: 9404;  ICS: 13) Protection of human life Not relevant  
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G/TBT/N/USA/365 
04 February 2008 3.2 Antifreeze 
(HS: 3820.00;  ICS: 71.100) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/366 
04 February 2008 3.2 Cigarettes 
(HS: 2402.20;  ICS 65.160, 13.220) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/367 
04 February 2008 3.2 Cigarettes 
(HS: 24, 2402.20;  ICS:  65.160, 13.220) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/368 
04 February 2008 3.2 Ammunition 
(HS: 9303;  ICS: 13.310, 95.020) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/369 
04 February 2008 3.2 Children’s products 
(HS: 9501-9503;  ICS: 97.200) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/370 
04 February 2008 3.2 Children’s products 
(HS: 9501-9503;  ICS: 97.200) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/371 
04 February 2008 3.2 Consumer products 
(HS: Ch. 78;  ICS: 97.190, 97.200, 
97.180, 77.120, Ch. 13) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/372 
04 February 2008 3.2 Refrigerators, freezers (HS:  8418.10; 
ICS:  13.020, 97.040) Environmental protection 30/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/373 
04 February 2008 3.2 Children’s toys and products (HS:  9501-
9503;  ICS:  97.200) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/374 
04 February 2008 3.2 Children’s toys and products (HS:  9501-
9503; ICS:  97.200) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/375 
04 February 2008 3.2 Cigarettes  
(HS 2402.20; ICS 65.160, 13.220) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/376 
04 February 2008 3.2 Cigarette lighters  
(HS:  2402.20; ICS:  65.160, 13.220) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/377 
04 February 2008 3.2 Cigarettes  
(HS:  2402.20; ICS:  65.160, 13.220) Protection of human life Not relevant 
G/TBT/N/USA/378 
04 February 2008 2.9.2 Jewellery, precious metals, and pewter 
products (HS:  7116;  ICS:  39) Prevention of consumer fraud 27/05/2008 United States 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/USA/379 
28 February 2008 2.9.2 Amplifiers  
(HS:  8518.40-50;  ICS:  33.160) Consumer protection 12/05/2008 
 
 
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